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French media giant Mediawan hard at work to enhance the kingdom's image

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Électron Libre Productions, owned by billionaire Xavier Niel's media group Mediawan, has once again put Rabat in the spotlight. The company maintains close ties with well-connected figures in both France and Morocco, starting with judoka Teddy Riner, who is in the running for the 2027 French presidential election.

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